Engine Braking, Blip or no Blip
06-04-2019, 11:14 AM
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Lake County, IL
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BrandonSmith
It's ancient for commuter cars, but not ancient to anyone that uses [some] racing transmissions.
I didn't know that; never raced. I learned about it from my father, who'd driven the deuce-and-a-half during WWII, and once I ran across an old flat bed truck where it helped somewhat.
06-04-2019, 01:15 PM
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 681
I always blip when I downshift. It makes for smoother shifts, and it just sounds damn cool.
P.S. I also blip when I pass under a bridge....
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